ETIAS Countries

Key Takeaway: ETIAS covers 30 European countries: 27 Schengen Area member states plus Bulgaria, Cyprus, and Romania. These countries span from Iceland in the north to Malta in the south, covering over 4 million square kilometers and more than 400 million residents.

ETIAS Countries: Complete List of 30 European Destinations

An approved ETIAS grants access to 30 European countries, encompassing all 27 Schengen Area member states plus 3 additional countries participating in the ETIAS system. Together, these nations form the world’s largest free-travel zone, allowing ETIAS holders to cross borders without additional checks during their stay. The Schengen Area was established by the 1985 Schengen Agreement and has expanded from the original 5 founding members to 27 countries as of 2023.

All 27 Schengen Area Countries

The following countries are full members of the Schengen Area. ETIAS is required for visa-exempt travelers entering any of these nations:

CountryCapitalSchengen Member SinceAnnual Visitors (millions)
🇦🇹 AustriaVienna1997~31
🇧🇪 BelgiumBrussels1995~10
🇭🇷 CroatiaZagreb2023~20
🇨🇿 Czech RepublicPrague2007~14
🇩🇰 DenmarkCopenhagen2001~12
🇪🇪 EstoniaTallinn2007~4
🇫🇮 FinlandHelsinki2001~7
🇫🇷 FranceParis1995~100
🇩🇪 GermanyBerlin1995~40
🇬🇷 GreeceAthens2000~33
🇭🇺 HungaryBudapest2007~16
🇮🇸 IcelandReykjavik2001~2
🇮🇹 ItalyRome1997~65
🇱🇻 LatviaRiga2007~3
🇱🇮 LiechtensteinVaduz2011<1
🇱🇹 LithuaniaVilnius2007~3
🇱🇺 LuxembourgLuxembourg City1995~1
🇲🇹 MaltaValletta2007~3
🇳🇱 NetherlandsAmsterdam1995~21
🇳🇴 NorwayOslo2001~7
🇵🇱 PolandWarsaw2007~21
🇵🇹 PortugalLisbon1995~27
🇸🇰 SlovakiaBratislava2007~6
🇸🇮 SloveniaLjubljana2007~6
🇪🇸 SpainMadrid1995~85
🇸🇪 SwedenStockholm2001~10
🇨🇭 SwitzerlandBern2008~12

3 Additional ETIAS Countries

These countries are not full Schengen members but participate in the ETIAS system:

CountryCapitalStatusNotes
🇧🇬 BulgariaSofiaSchengen air/sea borders (2024)Full land border access expected soon
🇨🇾 CyprusNicosiaEU member, ETIAS participantNot yet a Schengen member but included in ETIAS
🇷🇴 RomaniaBucharestSchengen air/sea borders (2024)Full land border access expected soon

Understanding the 90/180-Day Rule

With ETIAS, you can travel freely between all 30 countries listed above without additional border checks. However, you must follow the 90/180-day rule:

RuleDetails
Maximum stay90 days within any 180-day rolling period
Calculation methodRolling window (not calendar-based)
ScopeAll 30 ETIAS countries combined (days are not counted per country)
Multiple entriesAllowed — you can enter and exit multiple times within the 90-day limit
Exceeding limitOverstaying may result in fines, deportation, and future entry bans

European Countries NOT Covered by ETIAS

The following European countries are not part of the ETIAS system and have their own entry requirements:

CountryEntry SystemNotes
🇬🇧 United KingdomUK ETA (20)Left the EU in 2020; has its own Electronic Travel Authorisation system
🇮🇪 IrelandNo ETA required (for most nationalities)EU member but not in the Schengen Area; maintains separate border controls
🇷🇺 RussiaVisa requiredNot part of EU or Schengen
🇹🇷 Turkeye-Visa or visa on arrivalNot part of EU or Schengen
🇺🇦 UkraineVisa-free for EU (up to 90 days)EU candidate country; travelers TO Ukraine do not need ETIAS

Schengen Area: Key Facts

FactDetails
Founded1985 (Schengen Agreement signed by 5 countries)
Current members27 countries (as of 2023, with Croatia joining)
Total areaOver 4.3 million km²
Total populationApproximately 420 million people
Internal border checksAbolished between member states
External border crossingsOver 1,800 designated crossing points
Annual visitors from visa-exempt countriesOver 30 million (European Commission estimate)

ETIAS Nationality Guides: Country-Specific Information

Select your country below for a detailed guide covering ETIAS application steps, costs in your local currency, required documents, and popular European destinations for travelers from your nation.

Sources: European Commission (ec.europa.eu), Eurostat tourism statistics, UNWTO World Tourism Barometer, Schengen visa statistics (2024 data). Last updated: February 2026.

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